web-search-tavily
Search the web using Tavily API for high-quality, AI-optimized results with advanced filtering options. Use when you need structured search results, domain filtering, relevance scores, or AI-generated answer summaries. Requires TAVILYAPIKEY. Keywords: tavily, advanced search, filtered search, domain filtering, relevance scoring.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/jwynia/agent-skills --skill web-search-tavily- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads web-search-tavily automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Web Search (Tavily API)
Search the web using Tavily's AI-optimized search API. Returns high-quality, structured results with relevance scores and optional AI-generated summaries.
Note: This skill requires a Tavily API key. For basic web search using the agent's built-in capability, see web-search.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- You need to find current information not in your training data
- The user asks about recent events, news, or updates
- You need to verify facts or find authoritative sources
- Research requires real-time web data
- Keywords mentioned: search, look up, find online, current, latest, news
Do NOT use this skill when:
- Information is already in your knowledge base and doesn't need verification
- The user asks about historical facts that don't change
- You're working with local files or code (use other tools)
- A more specific skill exists for the task (e.g., documentation lookup)
Prerequisites
Before using this skill, ensure:
- TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable is set with a valid API key
- Deno is installed (for running the search script)
- Internet access is available
Get a Tavily API key at: https://tavily.com
Quick Start
Run a simple search:
deno run --allow-env --allow-net=api.tavily.com scripts/search.ts "your search query"
Example with AI-generated answer:
deno run --allow-env --allow-net=api.tavily.com scripts/search.ts "React 19 new features" --answer
Script Usage
deno run --allow-env --allow-net=api.tavily.com scripts/search.ts [options] "query"
Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--answer | Include AI-generated answer summary | false |
--depth <level> | Search depth: basic or advanced | basic |
--results <n> | Number of results to return | 5 |
--topic <type> | Topic type: general, news, or finance | general |
--time <range> | Time filter: day, week, month, or year | none |
--include <domains> | Only include these domains (comma-separated) | none |
--exclude <domains> | Exclude these domains (comma-separated) | none |
--raw | Include raw page content in results | false |
--json | Output as JSON (for programmatic use) | false |
--help | Show help message | - |
Search Parameters
Topic Types
- general (default): Broad web search across all content types
- news: Prioritizes news articles and current events
- finance: Focuses on financial information and market data
Search Depth
- basic (default): Fast search, good for most queries
- advanced: Deeper search with more comprehensive results (slower, higher API cost)
Time Range
Filter results by recency:
- day: Last 24 hours
- week: Last 7 days
- month: Last 30 days
- year: Last 365 days
Domain Filtering
Control which sites appear in results:
# Only search documentation sites
scripts/search.ts "React hooks" --include docs.react.dev,developer.mozilla.org
# Exclude social media
scripts/search.ts "AI news" --exclude twitter.com,reddit.com
Output Format
Human-Readable Output (default)
🔍 Search: "React 19 new features"
Found 5 results in 234ms
📝 AI Answer:
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
React 19 introduces several new features including...
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
1. React 19 Release Notes
https://react.dev/blog/2024/04/25/react-19
React 19 is now available on npm! This release includes...
Score: 0.987
2. What's New in React 19
https://example.com/react-19-features
A comprehensive overview of React 19's new features...
Score: 0.945
JSON Output (--json)
{
"query": "React 19 new features",
"results": [
{
"title": "React 19 Release Notes",
"url": "https://react.dev/blog/2024/04/25/react-19",
"content": "React 19 is now available on npm...",
"score": 0.987,
"published_date": "2024-04-25"
}
],
"answer": "React 19 introduces several new features...",
"response_time": 234
}
Result Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
title | string | Page title |
url | string | Source URL |
content | string | Relevant excerpt from the page |
score | number | Relevance score (0-1, higher is better) |
published_date | string | Publication date (if available) |
raw_content | string | Full page content (only with --raw) |
Examples
Example 1: Current Events Search
Scenario: Find recent news about a technology topic
scripts/search.ts "OpenAI GPT-5 announcement" --topic news --time week --answer
Expected output: Recent news articles about GPT-5, with an AI-generated summary
Example 2: Documentation Lookup
Scenario: Find specific technical documentation
scripts/search.ts "Deno deploy edge functions tutorial" --depth advanced --results 10
Expected output: Comprehensive results from documentation and tutorial sites
Example 3: Fact Verification
Scenario: Verify a specific claim or statistic
scripts/search.ts "world population 2024" --include un.org,worldbank.org,census.gov --json
Expected output: JSON results from authoritative sources for programmatic verification
Example 4: Financial Research
Scenario: Research market information
scripts/search.ts "NVIDIA stock analysis 2024" --topic finance --answer
Expected output: Financial analysis and market data with AI summary
Common Issues and Solutions
Issue: "TAVILY_API_KEY environment variable is not set"
Symptoms: Script exits immediately with API key error
Solution:
- Get an API key from https://tavily.com
- Set the environment variable:
export TAVILY_API_KEY="your-api-key-here" - Or run with the variable inline:
TAVILY_API_KEY="your-key" deno run --allow-env --allow-net=api.tavily.com scripts/search.ts "query"
Issue: "Invalid Tavily API key"
Symptoms: 401 authentication error
Solution:
- Verify your API key is correct (no extra spaces)
- Check if your API key has expired
- Verify your Tavily account is active
Issue: "Tavily API rate limit exceeded"
Symptoms: 429 error response
Solution:
- Wait a moment and retry
- Reduce request frequency
- Consider upgrading your Tavily plan for higher limits
Issue: No results returned
Symptoms: Empty results array
Solution:
- Try broader search terms
- Remove domain filters that might be too restrictive
- Check if the topic exists online
- Try
--depth advancedfor harder queries
Limitations
This skill has the following limitations:
- Requires active internet connection
- API rate limits apply based on your Tavily plan
- Results depend on Tavily's index coverage
- Cannot access paywalled or login-required content
- Real-time accuracy depends on Tavily's crawling frequency
- Maximum query length and result count have API limits
Related Skills
- research-workflow: For comprehensive research projects that use multiple searches with planning and synthesis
FAQ
What does the web-search-tavily skill do?
Search the web using Tavily API for high-quality, AI-optimized results with advanced filtering options. Use when you need structured search results, domain filtering, relevance scores, or AI-generated answer summaries. Requires TAVILYAPIKEY. Keywords: tavily, advanced search, filtered search, domain filtering, relevance scoring.
How do I install web-search-tavily?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/jwynia/agent-skills --skill web-search-tavily in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/web-search-tavily/ (personal) or .claude/skills/web-search-tavily/ (project).
Which AI agents can use web-search-tavily?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is web-search-tavily safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains web-search-tavily?
It is published by jwynia in jwynia/agent-skills. It has 1,130 recorded installs.
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